ACL 2025/2026 Season Guide

The 2025/2026 ACL Season features many new structures, rewards, and opportunities, all brought about by YOU, the cornhole community.

See below for more information on all the new things you can expect this ACL season!

New Pro Structure

The Pro Tour will include 6 Signature events, with 4 counting toward Pro Points. Payouts for Signature Open events will be doubled, from $50K to $100K per event.

Pro Tour details

Open Standings Challenge

The top 1,000 players in the ACL Open Standings will earn a shot at exclusive prizes designed to reward dedication, consistency, and high-level play.


USA  Canada

CPI Over Skill Level

Cornhole Performance Index (CPI) measures a player’s skill level mathematically. In 25/26, the ACL will be transitioning to CPI as its main metric, replacing skill levels, which are less accurate.

How CPI works

PEP & DEP

The more you play, the higher up you go! The Player and Director Engagement Programs are back for next season, and better than ever.

PEP info  DEP info

Membership Tiers

As always, an ACL membership is the best way to get the most out of your cornhole experience. Check out the new tiers and perks.

More info coming Sept. 2025.

National Event Schedule

The 2025/2026 event schedule will include 8 Opens and 6 Signature Opens, closing out with World Championships.

Event schedule


More Player Resources

BAGS + EQUIPMENT
GUIDELINES

The ACL certification standards for three levels of equipment that players and enthusiasts can use when making cornhole equipment purchase decisions.

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